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A Haven for Buddhism and Meditation in the Axe Factory
Center was founded in 2019 by a Zen Buddhist monk. By Carl Wiser Staff Writer At 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning, I'm midway through the...
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Collinsville Singer-Songwriter Bubbles Up on Local Scene
By Carl Wiser Staff Writer COLLINSVILLE – Melanie Champagne started playing open-mic nights at LaSalle about 10 years ago when she was a...
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Coffee With: Mark Mercier of Max Creek
By Carl Wiser https://www.songfacts.com/ In 1973, the keyboard player for Max Creek had to bow out with appendicitis. Mark Mercier...
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The Cow's Coop
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Long-time Canton Town Clerk Linda Smith set to retire this week
By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – While there are perhaps residents who have garnered more fame, notoriety, popularity or Instagram...